From root: sakay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsakay
nag-sa-KAY
loaded passengers
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasakay
nag-sa-sa-KAY
loading passengers
Future (Contemplated)
magsasakay
mag-sa-sa-KAY
will load passengers
Usage Note
Magsakay is used when an operator or driver is loading passengers or freight into a vehicle. It is commonly heard in transportation contexts, such as at terminals or docks where public transport services operate.
Examples
" Magsakay tayo ng mga gamit. "
Natural Translation
Let's load the things.
Literal Translation
Load we of the things.
" Magsakay tayo ng pasahero. "
Natural Translation
Let's load the passengers.
Literal Translation
Load we of passengers.
" Hindi pa puwedeng magsakay ng pasahero ang drayber hangga't hindi tapos ang inspeksyon. "
Natural Translation
The driver cannot yet load passengers until the inspection is finished.
Literal Translation
Not yet can load of passenger the driver until not finished the inspection.
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